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Doug Rogers

04-26-2004 07:04:03




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I have a pair of rubber boots that has a separation in a seam that allows water to leak in. What is a good product to repair this. Seam split is about 1 inch long between the bottom and the uppers.
thanks.




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glenshoe

04-27-2004 06:34:02




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
I agree with DumbOleBob. Marine Goop is great! I've also had pretty good success with "Shoe Goo" or something close to that. You can get it in almost any sporting goods store. I use it to seal footwear seams and add on to worn soles/heels. Doesn't last as long as original rubber soles but is pretty tough. Glenn



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Road Warrior

04-26-2004 21:13:01




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
Try an inner tube patch. I've seen several guys use them with good results.



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Ray,IN

04-26-2004 20:08:40




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
I have used windshield sealant to seal leaky seams above the sole with success. You're going to get it all over your hands as it's messy to use, so have some solvent handy. I buy the small sqeeze tube and it will outlast the boot sole.



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Fred OH

04-26-2004 10:30:12




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
Taps Tips in Field & Stream back some years ago said in an emergency to melt the plastic that holds a six pack together and let it drip on the leak. If you use the plastic from a six pack of beer and it doesn't work...you can at least drink the beer. Some of the outdoor places sold a sealer type stuff to melt on boots but I don't remember the name of the company that made it. I think you set it on fire on the end and then rubbed it on leak. Everyone seems discouraged at repairing rubber boots...maybe RTV will work. Fred OH

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MAC,IL

04-26-2004 09:22:53




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
I have yet to find a "goo" that will stick to those kind of boots permanently. Had a good pr of northerns that had a leaky seam and ended up replacing them.



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DumOleBob

04-26-2004 07:50:01




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 Re: OT boot repair in reply to Doug Rogers, 04-26-2004 07:04:03  
Try using Marine Goop! That stuff is great!

If that won't do it take 'em to a tire shop.
Then after you've done all that throw 'em out and get a new pair.

Seems to me like a battle one can never win...



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Chester

04-26-2004 17:37:24




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 Re: Re: OT boot repair in reply to DumOleBob, 04-26-2004 07:50:01  
You might try those tube repair "Hot Patches" if you can still find them. They were stuck on a sheet metal cup that was clamped down on the tube by a special type of "C" clamp. You loaded a bit of the tire solvent in the cup and lit it on fire. The heat would melt the patch into the tube..... sort of a poor man's vulcanizing method. Post back if you want to try and cannot find any of that stuff. I still have the clamp and maybe a patch or two, but may not be more than an inch long. Would have to check out my junk, haven't done any of this since '58.

Chester

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Burrhead

04-27-2004 21:52:11




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 Re: Re: Re: OT boot repair in reply to Chester, 04-26-2004 17:37:24  
That's what I use Chester. Monkey Grip patches from Tractor Supply.



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ray

04-27-2004 06:35:07




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 Re: Re: Re: OT boot repair in reply to Chester, 04-26-2004 17:37:24  
There a product out there called shoe goo. Don't know what it is but it sealed up a pair of duck boots I have pretty well. Stores that outfit backpackers usually carry it.



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